Craigslist "funnies"

[Buffalo Bill]

The bell scares the RoadRash Demons away... In order for them to work, they have to be given to you as a gift. I'm a believer...

As a nonbeliever, I put my trust in the best protective gear I can afford, ATGAT. Oh dear!!! The "RoadRash Demons" can just F_OFF!!

 

[Burque73]

2001 Suzuki SV650 custom offroad dualsport - $1900

[FONT=&quot]2001 Suzuki Sv650 converted to dualsport, runs great! new battery, fun bike to ride...$1900 obo trades considered, thanks call or text for more info

[/FONT]An online image for comparison.

Now the one in the ad.

 

[Rob S.]

Never been a fan of exhaust tape. I prefer the one on top.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I don't see what's wrong with that result, looks like a well engineered project to me.
Somebody would have to test ride it to give a fair opinion.
Myself I have no off road riding experience, except on difficult race track corners.

 

[Spyder]

I have to say I'm confused why... BUT... It would appear they did a nice job of it. My guess is that they wrecked it pretty bad, and only had dirtbike parts around to fix it? All in all, it looks like a fun ride. Price really doesn't seem all that high. Gotta agree with Bill, only a hard test ride would tell for sure...

 

[Guest]

Eh, not digging the tank/bodywork. Doesn't flow, looks homemade/cheap. But it has potential if someone knew what they were doing.

 

[dorkburger]

Poor mans adventure bike. I kinda dig it. I would be concerned about braking, particularly at street speeds.

 

[Grimly]

I actually like that - makes a change from all the hack sawzall jobs.
A sensible engine choice, too. Narrow and probably not too heavy and it would be interesting to see how well it actually does on the rough stuff. Looks like it's been put together by somebody with a clue; sure, it has its rough edges but if I had an old SV650 and a hankering for a quasi-adventure bike, I'd not be too unhappy at having built that.

 

[Burque73]

I'm pretty sure the SV uses the same engine as the 650 Wee-Strom, so it's no stranger to rough stuff.

Definitely an interesting creation for sure. I like the theory that it was wrecked and pieced back together with the dirt bike parts on hand.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I keep thinking about the low rpm torque of the SV650 engine. I can it imagine it's very good at slowly climbing up steep grades with no sweat. That's why the dude put his time into it.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Ugly paint award this week, 97 CBR600

Ugly paint award this week, 97 CBR600

Carpenter's dream bike, your nightmare?
Maybe owned by a chick? Done by PO, not her.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/337343700517852/

 

[zuluwiz]

Is that paint or sticky paper for lining cabinets?

 

[Gorminrider]

I think you are right, zuluwiz!...I think I can see wrinkles...and maybe where it's peeling at corners. Whoever did it was pretty clever, but I think I'd prefer it as a white oak ! for the trouble...getting it off might be a nasty chore too.

 

[Rob S.]

Wouldn't wood be too heavy?

We already know it's too ugly!

 

[dorkburger]

It doesn't give me ...... wood..
ba dum tiss.

 

[gbw]

I wood ride it. Looks like it'll lumber along pretty well.

 

[TxGSrider]

Looks like something from a horror movie by John "Carpenter"....

 

[Grimly]

It's not a good deal, that's for sure.
I'd be surprised if the exhaust note has the right timbre and the brakes wooden feel right.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

If that bike falls in the woods, and no one's around, does it make a sound?

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Some of the comments here really cut across the grain…
Wish some of you wood just whittle down and make your point…
That bike is as solid as a house…
I'm sure it can termitey well in the hands of the wright craftsman…